09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00 Welcoming remarks
Speakers:
• Fjona Merkaj, Project Officer at European Liberal Forum
• Elena Kotevska, Executive director, Liberal Institute Skopje
10:15 – 11:45 First panel discussion - The making of the publication “From Algorithms to Ballots: How Social Media and AI Shape Europe’s Politics”
Speakers:
Aida Mahmutović, author of the chapter for “Bosnia and Herzegovina”, BIRN BiH
Elesa Zehndorfer, author of the chapter for “United Kingdom”, Research Officer for British Mensa
Emil Kirjas, author of the chapter for “North Macedonia”, Political Strategy and Communication Expert
Aleksandra Więcka, author of the chapter for “Poland”, Storytelling Expert and Communication Strategist
Moderator: Jakov Avram, Longtime journalist and communicator
11:45 – 12:15
Coffee break
12:15 – 13:45 Second Panel discussion – How common and ethical is the use of AI in political campaigns and political topics?
Speakers:
Ahmed Kosovac, Head of PR at “Naša stranka”
Maida Salkanović, Journalist and Researcher, SEE Check
Elma Slabić Škaljić, AI Researcher & Consultant
Moderator: Milosz Hodun, International officer at Projekt: Polska
13:45 – 14:00
Closing Remarks
14:00 – 15:30
Joint lunch & cocktail reception
